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55 million dollar settlement over ALDI ‘start shifts early’ underpayments case

4 August, 2026

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Supermarket giant ALDI will pay $55 million to thousands of current and former staff as part of a settlement of underpayment claims pursued by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA).

The SDA alleged ALDI store and warehouse workers employed between 2017 and 2023 were directed to work outside of their allocated shift without pay.

The settlement comes despite ALDI previously dismissing the retail workers’ union estimates it had shortchanged workers by $10 million as “significantly inflated”.

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Celebrating 40 years of IEU membership

Nov 12, 2026 | Union win

This year, 160 IEU members were recognised through our inaugural 40-year membership recognition program. Together, they represent decades of commitment to their profession, their colleagues and the power of collective action. As union records were only computerised in...

Queensland Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran school bargaining update

Nov 11, 2026 | Collective bargaining, Workers' rights

While current negotiations in Queensland Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran schools do not affect principals’ working conditions, the outcomes will have a significant impact for staff in schools.

Time to resolve PAR inequity in Lutheran schools

Nov 5, 2026 | Collective bargaining, Workers' rights

Inequity in Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR) remains a significant concern in Lutheran schools, particularly for experienced teachers, program leaders, and staff in primary school settings.